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THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES BATTERIES: A systematic study on the Environmental Impacts of Lithium-Ion Battery Production for Electric Vehicles
(2024-12-02)Electric vehicles (EVs) are widely regarded as the most promising replacement for traditional internal combustion engine cars. However, their rise also introduces new challenges, particularly the increased demand for ... -
TOXICITY AND DECISION-MAKING IN CIRCULARITY: Evaluation of the Environmental and Health Risks of Circular Economy Practices and Plastic Recycling in the Bolivian Beverage Industry
(2024-11-21)This study evaluated the environmental and health risks associated with using recycled plastic for food-contact packaging in Bolivia, aligning with the global shift towards a circular economy. The project had four ... -
CHRONIC EXPOSURE OF TRACE LEVEL MERCURY IN SVALBARD REINDEER and the optimisation of gene expression tools for biomarkers of mercury toxicity
(2024-11-21)Mercury (Hg) is a highly toxic global pollutant whose levels have more than tripled in the atmosphere since before the Industrial Revolution. The unique climate and geography of the high Arctic facilitate the deposition ... -
Sustainability Initiatives in the Textile Industry: a Semi-systematic Review
(2024-10-21)The textile industry is a significant contributor to environmental degradation due to its high consumption of water, energy, and raw materials, along with the release of harmful chemicals and pollutants throughout the ... -
LONG-TERM IMPACTS OF CLIMATE AND LAND USE CHANGE ON WATER AVAILABILITY OF TWO WATERSHEDS WITHIN THE UPPER BLUE NILE BASIN, ETHIOPIA
(2024-09-16)The Upper Blue Nile Basin (UBNB) is undergoing significant land use change (LUC) due to agricultural expansion and deforestation. LUCs have implications for water resources in the region. Moreover, the UBNB is vulnerable ... -
Composition and Origin of Aerosols in Urban areas of India and Nepal
(2024-08-28)Air pollution in urban areas is a major health concern, with many cities experiencing levels of pollutants that exceed recommended safety limits.This study, conducted in five mega cities of India—Mohali, Delhi, ... -
Expert views on species selection for urban tree planting
(2024-08-28)Urban trees contribute to better human health by providing shade and regulating urban temperatures, improving air, water and soil quality, reducing noise pollution, and providing a space for recreational and physical ... -
Evaluating the scalability of bio-based insulation for lower embodied carbon in construction
(2024-08-28)The construction sector's focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in buildings is shifting. While operational carbon reductions are a priority, the embodied carbon footprint is becoming increasingly significant. The use ... -
DOES MUSSEL FARMING INFLUENCE CARBON DIOXIDE, METHANE AND NITROUS OXIDE INVENTORIES? A case study on the Swedish west coast.
(2024-08-26)Both climate change, caused by anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs), and food security remain substantial challenges for the global community. Against this backdrop, aquaculture is seen to present some remedies. ... -
Tolerance and acclimation capacity of four Swedish urban tree species to heatwaves
(2024-08-26)With progression of global warming and concerning projections of increasing heatwave intensity and frequency, its’ full effects on urban trees are still unclear. Harsh urban conditions like the heat-island effect call for ... -
Isothiazolinone biocide metabolism in fish liver cells
(2024-08-23)Isothiazolinones, widely used preservatives renowned for their antifungal and antimicrobial properties. Despite these benefits, they have long been known to cause skin irritation and sensitization. Slowly more legislation ... -
ENVIRONMENTAL POSSIBILITIES OF UTILIZING RECYCLED PLASTICS AS FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS
(2024-08-22)Using recycled plastics as food contact materials can significantly reduce environmental impacts and enhance environmental benefits to nature. Environmental impact categories of global warming potential, abiotic depletion ... -
Nitro Aromatic Compounds and Levoglucosan as Biomass Burning Tracers of Atmosphere in New Delhi, India
(2024-08-22)Accurate quantification of atmospheric particle phase compounds is essential for understanding their environmental and health impacts. Biomass Burning (BB) is an identified source of Nitro Aromatic Compounds (NACs). In the ... -
Carbon Sequestration and Forest Management: A Study of South Korean Forests’ Challenges and Strategies
(2024-08-22)The strategic management for forests of South Korea (SK) is crucial to enhancing carbon sequestration amidst challenges such as climate change, aging forests, and socio-economic constraints. This thesis explores an integrated ... -
EXPLORING THE METABOLISM AND MIXTURE EFFECTS OF THE ISOTHIAZOLINONE BIOCIDES BIT AND OIT IN PLHC-1 CELLS
(2024-08-22)The powerful antimicrobial properties of isothiazolinones make them a common preservative in both industrial and consumer products. However, methylated derivatives of isothiazolinones have been associated with concerning ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY AT THE GEO ENERGY SYSTEM AT SKARABORG HOSPITAL, SKÖVDE: Investigation of how to measure efficiency at a low temperature ATES system
(2024-08-22)In connection with the expansion of Skaraborg hospital in Skövde their requirement of energy increased and in dealing with their climate impact they wanted an alternative that was better from the energy and emission point ... -
DIRECT EFFECTS OF A CHEMICAL MIXTURE ON POTENTIAL NITRIFICATION BY A MARINE BACTERIAL COMMUNITY
(2024-08-21)The marine environment is facing a threat from climate change and human activities that release chemicals. Human activities that release chemicals are accidental spillage, operational discharges, emissions from antifouling ... -
THE IMPORTANCE OF ALGAL-MICROBIAL INTERACTIONS ON CHEMICAL TOXICITY
(2024-08-21)Microalgae in nature normally thrive in symbiotic relationships with a diverse community of microorganisms, primarily bacteria. Despite it is recognised the crucial role of species interactions on community ecotoxicology, ... -
HEAT TOLERANCE, ACCLIMATION AND STRESS IN TREE SPECIES COMMONLY USED IN SWEDISH CITIES
(2024-08-21)The investigation of heat tolerance in Nordic urban trees represents an underexplored domain, yet it is a critical area of study due to escalating global temperatures, particularly in urban settings. This study examined ... -
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND EMISSIONS AND SECONDARY ORGANIC AEROSOLS FORMATION DURING CLEARCUTTING OF A BOREAL FOREST AT NORUNDA, SWEDEN
(2024-08-19)Emissions of biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs) from boreal forest are a significant source to the global carbon emissions budget. Clearcutting, which is the most used method during forest harvesting in Sweden, ...
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